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Knowledge about schizophrenia, insight into illness, and internalized stigma and their associated factors among people diagnosed with schizophrenia in a long-term care facility

Alhadidi M, Abdullah KL, Tang LY, Danaee M, Al Hadid LAR

Perspect Psychiatr Care, 2021 Jan;57(1):225-234.
PMID: 32502330 DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12553

PURPOSE: This study assessed the level of knowledge about schizophrenia, insight into illness, and internalized stigma and their associated factors among patients with schizophrenia in Jordan.
DESIGN AND METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 135 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia, who had been admitted to the largest psychiatric hospital in Jordan.
FINDINGS: The participants had a low level of knowledge, insight, and a high level of internalized stigma. No correlation was found between these variables. Meanwhile, the educational level and vacation were found to be predictors of knowledge.
PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: This can help psychiatric nurses to identify which area needs to be improved to ensure the best service and care is provided to patients diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Measuring the prevalence of psychological symptoms and the predictors associated with seeking counseling and psychological help among university students

Al Hadid LA, Al-Rajabi O, Al Barmawi M, Alhadidi M, Jaradat AM

J Am Coll Health, 2023;71(2):389-395.
PMID: 34077693 DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2021.1891918

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of psychological symptoms (PS) among university students and the predictors associated with seeking counseling and psychological help among students. Participants: A total of 663 students from three Jordanian universities participated in this study. Methods: A cross-sectional, correlational design was applied. Participants reported on the Attitude toward Seeking Professional Help Scale and the Hopkins Symptoms Checklist-21. Results: Students reported higher mean scores on the symptom checklist and had a poor attitude toward seeking counseling with low confidence in the counseling services. PS predicted that less than 7% of students would seek counseling with no difference among all age groups, gender, or specializations. Conclusion: High prevalence and low confidence influenced students' behavior toward seeking counseling and psychological help. There is a need to incorporate topics explaining the importance of counseling into different university courses, while emphasizing that it is neither stigmatizing nor shameful to seek professional help.

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